Wilms Defeats Wilson In 142nd District Republican Primary

NORWALK/NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Fred Wilms defeated Emily Wilson in Tuesday's Republican primary election for the 142nd District.

Fred Wilms defeated Emily Wilson in the Republican Primary for the 142nd District seat, representing West Norwalk and parts of New Canaan.
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Casey Donahue

08/13/2014 6:30 a.m.

Wilms received 564 votes in the primary election, defeating party-endorsed Wilson, who received 254 votes. They were running to replace retiring Larry Cafero in representing the 142nd District, which covers West Norwalk and parts of New Canaan.

Wilson received 45 votes from New Canaan and 209 from Norwalk. Wilms received 121 from New Canaan and 443 votes from Norwalk.

Wilms will face off against Norwalk Democrat Andy Garfunkel in the November election to be state representative for the district.

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